About Francis Joseph Biggins
Lived 1884 – 1962 (aged 77–78). Francis Joseph Biggins was an association football player.
Frank Biggins (24 June 1884 – 1962) was an English footballer who played as an outside right for South Kirkby, Barnsley and Castleford Town.
Early life Biggins was born and raised in Brownhills, Staffordshire, the eldest of nine children born to John Biggins, a coal miner, and Elizabeth Biggins (née Wilton). By 1901, the teenaged Biggins was also working as a coal miner in Brownhills before moving to Yorkshire, where he boarded with Yorkshire footballer Harry Ness. before being signed by Barnsley in May 1908. In August 1911, he left Oakwell for Castleford Town.
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Who was Francis Joseph Biggins?
English footballer (1884-1962)
When was Francis Joseph Biggins born?
Francis Joseph Biggins was born on 24 June 1884 in Brownhills.
When did Francis Joseph Biggins die?
Francis Joseph Biggins died in 1962.
What was Francis Joseph Biggins's occupation?
Francis Joseph Biggins was an association football player.
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